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THE JERUSALEM OLD CITY INITIATIVE. Power Point Presentation. Canadian University Research Undertaking Launched 2004 Extensive consultations with experts on all sides Based at the University of Windsor. The Premise. Need for new option beyond Clinton Parameters for future negotiations
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THE JERUSALEM OLD CITY INITIATIVE Power Point Presentation
Canadian University Research Undertaking • Launched 2004 • Extensive consultations with experts on all sides • Based at the University of Windsor
The Premise • Need for new option beyond Clinton Parameters for future negotiations • Given the multi-dimensional uniqueness of the Old City, any solution must be tailored to meet stakeholders’ needs
The Objective • To provide negotiators with options if and when permanent status negotiations resume • Balance between sustainability and needs
Necessity for New Approach • Other elements of comprehensive peace based on exclusivity • Old City division not workable • Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif not divisible; density and diversity
Needs Based Approach Based on a belief that the needs of each party have to be satisfied, including emotional and symbolic requirements: • Old City residents • Jerusalemites • Israelis and Palestinians • Jews, Muslims and Christians • Political Leaderships
Space for a Third Party Common Needs: Areas of Contention Archaeological Excavation Access to Holy Sites Third Party Security Property Ownership
Building on and Beyond Clinton Parameters • Single entity • Contiguity • Integrity • Equity • Effective 3rd party role • Special governance arrangements • Old City walls as boundaries • Duration of agreement • Assumption on 2 capitals
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SPECIAL GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS ISRAELIS PALESTINIANS All Sides Contribute & Legitimize
Special Governance Arrangements • Clear 3rd party, Israeli, and Palestinian roles • Source of authority • Old City executive authority board composed of Palestinians and Israelis and of such other states and international organizations as may be agreed • Delegation of authority to the Chief Administrator • Place functions under the special regime • Functions under people’s authorities • Religious status quo
Special Governance Arrangements • Inter-religious council • Effective police service • Residents exercise political rights through: a) participation in their nations’ processes b) neighborhood councils c) other mechanisms • Transforming Jerusalem conurbation • Economics • Finances • International buy-in
Possible Single Police Service • Composition • Rapid reaction • Coordination • Training • Equipment • Mandate • Costs
Work in Progress • Phase I - Discussion Document completed Dec. 2005 • Phase II - Security Group study completed Fall 2007 - Governance work completed Summer 2008 - Mandate Elements completed Winter 2010 • Phase III - Property and Archaeological Working Groups Currently 23 major research papers commissioned
The Challenges Ahead • Sovereignty • Israeli/Palestinian traditional distrust of the international community • Instilling confidence, fairness, and predictability • Problem areas: e.g., Mount of Olives